There are many types of spiders commonly found in the Capital Region of New York. Today we are going to explore the wolf spider. Let’s learn about them!
- Wolf spiders get their name from how they hunt, chasing or pouncing on prey like a wolf
- Wolf spiders do not spin webs to catch their food
- Wolf spiders have excellent vision, especially at night with a reflective layer behind their eyes
- Female wolf spiders carry their eggs in a silk sac attached to their spinnerets
- Baby wolf spiders ride on their mother’s back for several days or weeks until they can survive on their own
- While wolf spider bites can be painful, their venom is not considered dangerous to humans
- Wolf spiders are solitary creatures
- Male wolf spiders typically do not live more than a year, while female wolf spiders can live for several years
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